Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 59 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Highway Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

51.

The minimum diameter of dowel bar used is

A. 25 mm
B. 35 mm
C. 40 mm
D. 50 mm
Answer» B. 35 mm
52.

The_dowel_bars_are_provided

A. Longitudinally
B. Laterally
C. Any directoion required
D. In base of pavement
Answer» B. Laterally
53.

The pavement thickness is usually assumed in rigid pavement a?

A. 20 cm
B. 25 cm
C. 30 cm
D. 35 cm
Answer» C. 30 cm
54.

If the flexural strength of a pavement is 45 and it’s stress is 40 then factor of safety is$

A. 1
B. 1.1
C. 1.15
D. 1.2
Answer» D. 1.2
55.

The Westergaard equation was modified by

A. Bradbury
B. Burnister
C. Teller and Sutherland
D. Telford
Answer» D. Telford
56.

The minimum factor of safety for rigid pavement is

A. 1
B. 1.1
C. 1.5
D. 1.7
Answer» C. 1.5
57.

The factor of safety is the stress caused at

A. Mid day
B. Summer
C. Winter
D. Rainy
Answer» B. Summer
58.

The first thickness assumed in pavement is called

A. IRC thickness
B. MORTH thickness
C. Trial thickness
D. Estimated thickness
Answer» D. Estimated thickness
59.

Based on topography and climate of the location which factor is estimated?

A. Temperature
B. Pavement quality
C. Pavement thickness
D. Pavement design method
Answer» C. Pavement thickness